who we are

African Field Epidemiology Network

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service alliance organisation established in 2005. We are dedicated to improving the health outcomes of communities through collaboration with ministries of health, national, regional and international partners. We strive to build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent and beyond, to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).

Over the years, AFENET has recorded a growing partnership base with various international and regional multilateral agencies, philanthropies, government agencies, academic institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). We currently present in 40 countries spread across Africa. We are committed to expanding our coverage in Africa and beyond in the advancement of global health security.

our mission

To improve the health outcomes of communities by building strong, effective and sustainable public health programs and capacity, in collaboration with ministries of health and partners.

our vision

Healthy communities across Africa and beyond, protected by public health systems that meet the requirements of IDSR and the International Health Regulations.

our values

Collaboration, excellence, integrity and accountability in everything we do with our partners and the communities we serve.

what we do

Our strategic focus areas

We work across nine areas to strengthen public health on the African continent and beyond.

01

Strengthen public health surveillance, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery

02

Strengthen Public Health Laboratory Systems

03

Strengthen prevention, detection and management of non-communicable diseases

04

Promote Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

05

Advance the One Health approach and climate change mitigation

06

Promote research, innovation, publication and networking

07

Human Resource Management

08

Public Health Logistics Management

09

Fund Management

Let's advance global health security together

Partner with AFENET to strengthen public health systems across Africa and beyond.

our team

Meet the people behind AFENET

A dedicated team working with partners across the continent.

Dr. Donne K. Ameme

Dr. Donne K. Ameme

Regional Technical Coordinator, (Anglophone West Africa)

Dr. Joseph A. Frimpong

Dr. Joseph A. Frimpong

Global Health Security Technical Advisor/ FELTP Resident Advisor

Saviour K. Nenyonyoge

Saviour K. Nenyonyoge

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